Barred Fruiteater
A species of Typical Fruiteaters Scientific name : Pipreola arcuata Genus : Typical Fruiteaters
Barred Fruiteater, A species of Typical Fruiteaters
Botanical name: Pipreola arcuata
Genus: Typical Fruiteaters
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Photo By Nigel Voaden 
Description
This bird is the largest of the fruiteaters and the only one with barred underparts in both sexes. It is a dumpy, rather sluggish bird, growing to a length of 23 cm (9 in). The male has a glossy black head and throat, and the remainder of the upper parts is greenish-brown. The tail is tipped with black and the wings have large areas of yellowish spotting. The underparts are finely barred in black and pale yellow. The head, throat and upper parts of the female are entirely greenish-brown and the underparts are similar to those of the male. Birds at the northern end of the range have orange-red irises while those at the southern end are pale grey or olive. The legs and beak are orange-red. The song is a faint, high-pitched "seeeeeeeh". 
Size
23 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Barred Fruiteater consumes fruit almost exclusively, foraging singly and typically while perched. Rare occasions find barred Fruiteater in mixed-species flocks.
Habitat
The barred Fruiteater primarily inhabits montane forests, with a preference for areas where these forests transition into forest borders. These regions are characterized by dense tree cover and lush vegetation, which provide ample food sources and nesting opportunities. They span a broad range of mountainous areas conducive to their ecological needs.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Distribution Area
The barred fruiteater is native to mountainous parts of South America. Its range extends from Venezuela, Colombia and Ecuador to Peru and Bolivia and its altitudinal range is from 2,250 to 3,300 metres (7,400 to 10,800 ft), going higher than any other fruiteater. It usually moves through the forest singly or in pairs, but at particularly fruitful trees, several birds may congregate.
Species Status
P. arcuata has a very wide range and is common over much of that area. The total area of occupancy is about 259,000 square kilometres (100,000 sq mi). Its population seems to be steady, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed its conservation status as being of "least concern".
Photo By Nigel Voaden 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Cotingas Genus
Typical Fruiteaters Species
Barred Fruiteater 
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